Substrate Competition for space and Nutrients:Diebackcaremicrobes colonize maximum space and absorbs maximum nutrients available at the target site and thereby controls the pathogens by starving them for food and competing for space- Domino effect.
Mycoparasitism:Diebackcareis a biological fungicide that attacks disease causing pathogens before they reach the plant system. It derives nutrition from the target pathogen and Diebackcarespores multiply inside it and eventually kill the pathogen.
Enzyme production:Diebackcarecontains microbes which secrete certain antagonistic secondary metabolites which have an anti-fungal effect that pathogenise and kill the disease-causing organism. The metabolites released also have a Plant growth promoting effect which stimulates the rhizosphere for better root establishment and root health.
PGPR Effect:Beneficial microbes present in Diebackcarealso exhibit Plant growth promoting rhizosphere stimulation effect.
- Diebackcareeffectively controls Dieback / wilt disease in orchards
- Pathogenic load reduction leads to improved plant health and thereby increased crop productivity.
- Diebackcarecan be used as an effective component in Integrated Pest Management (IPM) programmes, thereby leading to a reduction in use of chemical pesticides and creating a safer environment.